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J-20A
![China’s 6th Generation and Upcoming Combat Aircraft: 2024 Update China’s 6th Generation and Upcoming Combat Aircraft: 2024 Update](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-10-125655.jpeg)
China’s 6th Generation and Upcoming Combat Aircraft: 2024 Update
By Rick Joe
A look at where the PLA’s cutting-edge aircraft programs – from the J-XD to J-20 upgrades and the mysterious H-20 stealth bomber – stand.
![China’s J-20 Gets Another Upgrade China’s J-20 Gets Another Upgrade](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-07-31-192039.jpg)
China’s J-20 Gets Another Upgrade
By Rick Joe
Updates on the 5th-gen fighter’s WS-15 engine, new variants, and fleet size, and what it all means for the future of China’s fighter fleet.
![Russia to Offer China Su-57 Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Russia to Offer China Su-57 Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-t-50_su-57_36349482491.jpg)
Russia to Offer China Su-57 Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia is reportedly considering selling China an export version of the Su-57 fighter jet.
![China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-j-20_at_airshow_china_2016.jpg)
China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The J-20 fighter jet recently conducted its first over-the-sea combat exercise, according to the Chinese military.
![Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-j-20_at_airshow_china_2016.jpg)
Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In an exclusive interview with Chinese state-run media, the J-20’s chief engineer pledged new capabilities for the aircraft.
![China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_16306133789440.jpg)
China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Several J-20 stealth fighters took part in combat exercises against less advanced Chinese fighter jets.
![China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-29_18-54-53.jpg)
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first stealth fighter will move soon into serial production, according to Chinese state-controlled media.
![China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-29_18-54-53.jpg)
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service.
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